King Ethelbert School vs St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 823 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King Ethelbert School
Birchington · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
845 students
St Saviour's Church of England Junior School
Westgate on Sea · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
351 students
| Measure | King Ethelbert School Birchington, South East | St Saviour's Church of England Junior School Westgate on Sea, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #585 of 679 | #1649 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #3597 of 4,090 | #9757 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 845 | 351 |
| Pupils on roll | 845 | 351 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 91.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 22% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.10 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birchington | Westgate on Sea |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingethelbert.com/ | www.stsavioursjunior.com |
The verdict
- •St Saviour's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.8 vs 19.3).
- •King Ethelbert School is the larger school with 845 students compared with 351.
- •King Ethelbert School is a academy school while St Saviour's Church of England Junior School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is King Ethelbert School better than St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Saviour's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (41.8 vs 19.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are King Ethelbert School and St Saviour's Church of England Junior School?
About 823 m in a straight line, between Birchington and Westgate on Sea in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King Ethelbert School: 845. St Saviour's Church of England Junior School: 351. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King Ethelbert School and St Saviour's Church of England Junior School rank in South East?
King Ethelbert School is 585th of 679 and St Saviour's Church of England Junior School is 1649th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).